The rocker assembly has to be removed for the pushrods to drop. The rocker has a deep cup over the rod end, and so does the lifter. I think the Bentley is just over cautious to be sure you don't bend a rod when you reassemble an engine. Stuart. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Robert Clemmer Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 3:29 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Valve adjustment advice Bentley says to back out the adjusting screw until it is flush with the rocker arm, then turn engine to TDC on #1 and start from there.
If I back out the screws that far, don't I run the risk of the pushrods dropping out of the lifters?
Bob C |
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